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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 687.36 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 687.36 and 350.88 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 687.36 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/687.36 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 687.36 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 241,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,180.88/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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